Vitamin C-Rich Citrus and Honey Herbal Tea

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-28 · Updated 2026-06-28

A fragrant herbal tea made with fresh lemon, orange, and honey to soothe sore throats and boost immunity during colds. This Mediterranean recipe (gluten free), ready in about 15 minutes, brings together water, fresh lemon juice, and orange slices for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 70 calories and feeds 2, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 4 thin orange slices
• 1 inch piece fresh ginger root, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp raw honey
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 tbsp dried chamomile flowers

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Once boiling, add 1 inch thinly sliced fresh ginger root and 1 cinnamon stick. Reduce heat and simmer gently for 5 minutes to infuse.
2. Step 2: Remove from heat and add 1 tbsp dried chamomile flowers and 4 thin slices of fresh orange. Cover and steep for 7 minutes until fragrant and aromatic.
3. Step 3: Strain the tea into a teapot or heatproof pitcher. Stir in 2 tbsp raw honey and 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice while the tea is still warm to dissolve the honey completely.
4. Step 4: Serve hot in mugs, garnished with an additional orange slice if desired, to soothe sore throats and provide a vitamin C boost.